The Lou Mitchell's Story

Uncle Lou’s father started the Chicago family diner in 1923 specializing in breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. The family restaurant was later turned over to his son, Lou Mitchell.

Enough fresh eggs have been cracked, made into omelets, cooked in skillets and sold for breakfast at Lou Mitchell’s to go side-by-side more than a few times around the world. We’ve poured enough cups of our signature coffee to fill the Chicago River and our delicious pancakes could fill Wrigley field. And to think, it all started with one man’s food dream in Illinois.

The man was “Uncle” Lou Mitchell. His graciousness, friendliness, hospitality and consistent quality, soon had droves of hungry Chicago diners standing in line not only for breakfast but also one of his famous home-cooked lunch specials and fresh char-grilled burgers.

The fun part of Lou Mitchell’s magic formula was added one day in 1958 when the restaurant began offering breakfast diners donut holes. A tradition was set in place and since that day, millions of donut holes and boxes of milk duds have been given out to our fabulous customers.

The news of this spectacular diner spread quickly and patrons flocked from all around the world to try Lou Mitchell’s homemade food: England, France, Germany, and Italy...patrons traveled miles to see the signature Chicago restaurant.

Today Lou Mitchell’s is not only a classic Chicago icon, but our food is recognized both nationally and internationally with endless accolades. Among the list are USA Today, American Way, newspapers, magazines, food critics, television. “It’s a must see place.”

“We Welcome You to Lou Mitchell’s”

Breakfast

Good Morning!

Welcome to Lou Mitchell's!

"Enjoy Your Breakfast and Have a Great Day!"

Coffee, Tea, and Milk

Serving the WORLD’S FINEST COFFEE with Pure Cream

3.25

Coffee, Our Special Blend (Gold Cup Award)

2.75

Hot Darjeeling or Herbal Teas

3.25

Hot Chocolate topped with Whipped Cream

(one refill)

1.00

Pot of Hot Water as only Beverage

2.75

Ice Cold Milk

2.95

Chocolate Milk

Fruits & Juices

8oz 3.50 - 12oz 4.95

Freshly Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice

2.25

California Tomato Juice

2.95

California Stewed Prunes

2.25

Apple Juice

2.25

Cranberry Cocktail

4.95

Ice Cold Melon

3.75

Grapefruit (half)

7.75

Fresh Fruit Cup in Season

10.95

ORGANIC YOGURT, GRANOLA AND (SEASONAL) FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT

Cereals

3.95

Cold Cereal with Milk

Cup 3.95 - Bowl 4.99

Cooked Cereal

add'l 1.25

with Hot Apples and Cinnamon

add'l 1.00

with Sliced Bananas

add'l .75

with Sunkist Raisins

Fluffy Pancakes and Waffles

With Fresh Pure Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup(our blend)

8.95

MELTAWAY PANCAKES

8.95

SILVER DOLLAR PANCAKES

9.95

MULTIGRAIN PANCAKES

9.95

FRESH BANANA PANCAKES

10.95

PECAN PANCAKES

11.50

GLUTEN FREE PANCAKES

8.95

BELGIUM MALTED WAFFLE

10.95

BELGIUM MALTED PECAN WAFFLE

10.95

BELGIUM MALTED BACON WAFFLE

11.95

BELGIUM MALTED PECAN AND BACON WAFFLE

12.95

WAFFLE AND WINGS

10.50

GRILLED THICK FRENCH TOAST

add'l 2.25

Add Cooked Fruit of the Day and Whipped Cream or Fresh Sour Cream

add'l 3.25

Add Fresh Fruit

add'l 2.00

Add Pecans or Walnuts

add'l 4.00

Add Wings

Fluffy Jumbo Omelettes

12.95

Denver – Ham, Green Pepper and Onion

12.95

Apple and Cheese – Michigan Sugar Sweet Apples and Old English Cheddar Cheese

Why do ladies and children receive Milk Duds when they enter the restaurant? Greeks are known for their warm abundant hospitality; upon entering their home you are offered something sweet as a welcome greeting. Continue Reading →